Which airlines fly the Airbus A321 (all variants) from MEL to SYD?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Airbus A321 (all variants) used on the MEL to SYD route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Airbus A321 (all variants) flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Schedules vary by operator. For live schedules and fares, search by aircraft on the FlightFinder home page.

Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Melbourne to Sydney on the Airbus A321 (all variants)

MEL → SYD · operated by the Airbus A321 (all variants)

Distance: 705 km (438 mi)
Est. flight time: ~1h 10m
Operators on Airbus A321 (all variants): 1
Observations (14 days): 2

Airlines operating the Airbus A321 (all variants) on MEL → SYD

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
Qantas	2	2026-05-20	2026-05-21

About the Airbus A321 (all variants) on this route

The Airbus A321 (all variants) is used by 1 operator on Melbourne → Sydney.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Airbus A321 (all variants) family page or the Airbus A321 (all variants) safety record.

Other aircraft on the MEL–SYD route

Boeing 737 (all variants) — 3 observations
Airbus A320 (all variants) — 1 observation
Boeing 787 Dreamliner — 1 observation

Airport details

Departure: Melbourne International Airport (MEL)

City: Melbourne
Country: Australia
IATA / ICAO: MEL / YMML

Arrival: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

City: Sydney
Country: Australia
IATA / ICAO: SYD / YSSY

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Airbus A321 (all variants) on the MEL-SYD route?

Airlines observed operating the Airbus A321 (all variants) on MEL to SYD include: Qantas.

How often does the Airbus A321 (all variants) fly MEL-SYD?

The Airbus A321 (all variants) was observed 2 times on the MEL–SYD route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Melbourne to Sydney?

The great-circle distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) is approximately 705 km (438 miles). Estimated flight time is ~1h 10m.

What other aircraft fly the MEL-SYD route?

Other aircraft observed on MEL–SYD include: Boeing 737 (all variants), Airbus A320 (all variants), Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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